About The Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Openings in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx Direct Hire Full Time, 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm FlexStaff is seeking a COTA for our client, a non-profit organization providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited OTA school.
  • NY State license, limited permit, or license-eligible.
  • NBCOT exam passed or within one year of hire.
  • Knowledge of adaptive equipment and therapeutic activities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to perform various patient transfers (pivot, two-person lift, mechanical lift).
  • Ability to travel to assigned sites.
  • Participate in mandatory educational programs.
  • Maintain current licensure and certifications.
  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, including corporate compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Review medical records and verify physician orders and OT assessments.
  • Maintain up-to-date prescriptions per NYS DOH and OPWDD guidelines.
  • Communicate with supervising OT regarding patient progress and functional areas.
  • Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Incorporate input from patients, families, and direct care staff into treatment.
  • Write clear, measurable, outcome-oriented documentation in the EMR within required timeframes.
  • Train patients, families, and staff in supportive programs.
  • Participate in care plan/team meetings.
  • Follow documented treatment plans, which may include ROM, therapeutic exercise, cognitive/perceptual retraining, ADL training, wheelchair mobility, pre-vocational skills, and modality application.
  • Consult with supervising OT for treatment modifications.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
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